Batagraf - Delights of decay (feat. Mathias Eick, Trygve Seim, Snorre Bjerck, Helge Andreas Norbakken & Jon Bal '2018
| Artist | Batagraf Related artists |
| Album name | Delights of decay (feat. Mathias Eick, Trygve Seim, Snorre Bjerck, Helge Andreas Norbakken & Jon Bal |
| Country | |
| Date | 2018 |
| Genre | |
| Play time | 38:15 |
| Format / Bitrate | Stereo 1420 Kbps
/ 44.1 kHz MP3 320 Kbps |
| Media | CD |
| Size | 92 / 166 MB |
| Price | Download $1.95 |
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Batagraf is a stellar ensemble led by Jon Balke, creating percussive explorations and interrogations of words and moods. Previously described by Balke as a “private research forum†rather than a fixed “bandâ€, this has certainly proven to be the case, as the ensemble members have varied from one release to the next. Founded in 2003, “Delights of decay†marks their 15th anniversary. The debut, “Statements†(ECM, 2005) and its follow-up, “Say and Play†(ECM, 2011) have revealed Jon Balke, Helge Andreas Norbakken and Snorre Bjerck as the core membership, as well as clearly illustrating the evolution of ideas and concepts within the project framework as a whole. The compositions on “Delights of decay†are by Jon Balke, with lyrics by Emilie Stoesen Christensen (alongside some improvisations). Additional tonality is provided by trumpeter, Mathias Eick and saxophonist Trygve Seim. Their work within the framework compositions by Balke brings both textural and harmonic elements that intermingle seamlessly with the moods evoked, and in turn discover and propagate new moods of their own. The exploratory nature of the project adds a certain frisson to the listening experience, with even repeat listens offering the feeling that these are events unfolding live rather than recordings. Tracklist: 01. Batagraf - Tanuka (feat. Mathias Eick, Trygve Seim, Snorre Bjerck, Helge Andreas Norbakken & Jon Balke) 02. Batagraf - Tell my why you (feat. Mathias Eick, Trygve Seim, Snorre Bjerck, Helge Andreas Norbakken & Jon Balke) 03. Batagraf - Norwegian work song (feat. Mathias Eick, Trygve Seim, Snorre Bjerck, Helge Andreas Norbakken & Jon Balke) 04. Batagraf - Bjella (feat. Mathias Eick, Trygve Seim, Snorre Bjerck, Helge Andreas Norbakken & Jon Balke) 05. Batagraf - A roof a floor (feat. Mathias Eick, Trygve Seim, Snorre Bjerck, Helge Andreas Norbakken & Jon Balke) 06. Batagraf - Deep South (feat. Mathias Eick, Trygve Seim, Snorre Bjerck, Helge Andreas Norbakken & Jon Balke) 07. Batagraf - Mopup (feat. Mathias Eick, Trygve Seim, Snorre Bjerck, Helge Andreas Norbakken & Jon Balke) 08. Batagraf - Delights of decay (feat. Mathias Eick, Trygve Seim, Snorre Bjerck, Helge Andreas Norbakken & Jon Balke) 09. Batagraf - Gleamer (feat. Mathias Eick, Trygve Seim, Snorre Bjerck, Helge Andreas Norbakken & Jon Balke) 10. Batagraf - These rooms (feat. Mathias Eick, Trygve Seim, Snorre Bjerck, Helge Andreas Norbakken & Jon Balke)